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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,299.04, 312,302.56 and 125,697.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,299.04, 312,302.56 and 125,697.04 is: 173,467.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,299.04 : 312,302.56 = 125,697.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,299.04/312,302.56 = 125,697.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,299.04x = 312,302.56 × 125,697.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,299.04x = 39,255,507,376.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,255,507,376.42/226,299.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,467.41

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